Category Archives: LifeStyle Network Partner News

LifeStyle Aviation announced it has delivered the first Diamond DA62 aircraft with the all new Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck to the US market. The Diamond DA62 NXi is an all new modern 7 place “SUV of the Skies” featuring twin Jet-Fuel burning piston engines, all carbon fiber construction and now the latest…

Diamond DA50 introduced at AERO. The New Diamond DA50 is on display at the Aero Global Airshow for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen, Germany on April 5- 8, 2017. This is the first of the new family of aircraft, based on the DA50 airframe. The DA50-V is the first of five models: the four-seat 230shp DA50-IV;…

The LifeStyle Aviation Network Expands Jet A Twin Training! It has been a busy time for LifeStyle Aviation. The LifeStyle Aviation Network has expanded the availability of JetA twin diesel training in more locations With the latest two DA42 additions to our Network Partners, there are now 7 LifeStyle Aviation Network locations with Diamond DA42…

Diamond DA62 at the Greater Rochester International Airport Monday, February 6th. LifeStyle Aviation and OnCore Aviation are bringing the Diamond DA62 for demo flights and show to Rochester Airport (KROC) on Monday, February 6th. There will be an open house at 6:00 PM at the OnCore Aviation facilities located at KROC at the JetSmart FBO located…

So, if you want to upgrade to a Diamond DA42 aircraft and get a great deal…Who do you call? LifeStyle Aviation of course! That’s what one SR20 owner did when he was ready for his next level aircraft. “With the strength of the dollar we are finding excellent opportunities for our clients by leveraging…

The long awaited medical reform law is making its way through the processes at the FAA and is scheduled to take effect this year. This changes the medical requirements for pilots to use general aviation aircraft for non-commercial uses and enhances the freedom that general aviation offers with less overhead to pilots.

Big news from Diamond Aircraft this week… While the LifeStyle Aviation Team was busy at the Diamond Aircraft plant in Canada this week picking up multiple DA62’s to deliver to customers for Christmas, this exciting announcement was released. We are providing our commentary and the full text of the announcement. Look for future announcements here as we…

Congratulations to Our Newest Network Partner, Take Flight Aviation in NY, on Expanding their Modern Fleet! LifeStyle Aviation wants to congratulate it’s newest network partner, Take Flight Aviation in Orange county Airport KMGJ, NY on expanding their fleet with modern Diamond DA20 and Diamond DA40 Aircraft and now DA42 aircraft as well. The LifeStyle Aviation Network…

LifeStyle Aviation Network Partners receive AOPA awards! Including the Top President’s Choice Award! AOPA announced the the winners of their Flight Excellence Awards on Oct. 25, 2016 and no surprise that multiple LifeStyle Aviation Network Partners won awards! AOPA’s Flight Training Excellence Awards are based on AOPA’s Flight Training Excellence poll. The poll is used…

June is Learn to Fly Month! That’s right, June was designated by Congress years ago as National Learn to Fly Month and so our network of flight centers is carrying on the tradition. The LifeStyle Aviation Network is hosting Learn To Fly Events during the month of June at many locations on the East Coast. Some flight…

DA62 DiamondShare Now Available! DiamondShare program expands to include the new Diamond DA62, DA40 NG and DA42-VI modern aircraft. Diamond DA62 The all New Diamond DA62 jet-fuel burning twin has been featured recently on most of the aviation magazine front covers and represents a truly remarkable leap forward in cabin size, luxury, performance, and economy.…

AOPA Article: LifeStyle Aviation offers students ‘breadth of choice’ -by David Tulis LifeStyle Aviation Founder John Armstrong is hoping to create “a breadth of choice” for flight school operators by building a network of flight centers with attractive training concepts, affordable rates, and high utility. “What the world really wants,” Armstrong said, “economical access to…

Check out this WDBJ Video about our Network Partner, Star Flight Training! video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player The simulator carries an $80,000 price tag and tilts, swings and vibrates just like a real plane would. It’s not something you’ll find at most other smaller flight schools. See the Full WDBJ Story about Star Flight Training Learn…

Flight Centers Team Up to Transform Industry with Modern Focus, Members Recognized for Achievement Raleigh, NC (March 14, 2016) – A group of “modern-minded” flight center principals gathered last week to further develop a unique flight center network model intent on transforming the aviation industry. The LifeStyle Aviation Network is a network of flight centers that…

LifeStyle Aviation is proud to announce the launch and appointment of OnCore Aviation LLC in Rochester NY as our newest LifeStyle Aviation Network Partner. OnCore Aviation LLC is a new flight center formed to bring modern flight training and aviation lifestyle access to the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse region. Todd Cameron and Michele Herrmann…

This video captures some of the freedom and splendor of being able to fly oneself around. We hope you’ll enjoy viewing this and it will inspire you to join those who have discovered freedom, convenience and safe travel and enjoyment in modern aviation. The LifeStyle Aviation Network of modern flight training centers stands ready to…

DA20 G500 Upgrade LifeStyle Aviation has launched a new configuration of the Diamond DA20 with a Garmin G500 panel upgrade. The new configuration is referred to as the “LifeStyle DA20”. The special upgrade option can be added to any of the company’s inventory DA20 units. The first LifeStyle DA20 is just off the line and is…

Take Flight Aviation LLC Joins Growing LifeStyle Aviation Network Modern Diamond Aircraft Now Available in New York Metro Area New York, NY (May 6th, 2015) – LifeStyle Aviation (LifeStyleAviation.com) announced today the delivery of modern Diamond Aircraft for training in the New York City Metro Area and the addition of Take Flight Aviation LLC as…

Manassas Airshow and Open House on Saturday May 2, 2015. Come meet some of the LifeStyle Aviation team at the Manassas Airshow and Open House on May 2, 2015 from 10am – 4pm at Manassas Regional Airport KHEF. We will be there in support of and partnership with our LifeStyle Aviation Network Partner and Diamond Flight…

We enjoyed supporting our Network Partner – Blue Line Aviation LLC – at their spring open house event at RDU with this flying inspiration video. Blue Line Aviation launched their career pilot training program at this event and offered many specials for their members. LifeStyle Aviation – Flying Inspiration from John Armstrong on Vimeo.…

LifeStyle Aviation Network Plans Growth, Recognizes Achievement Raleigh, NC (March 12th, 2015) – While most flight centers were battling snow, a group of progressive-minded flight center owners met to plan for growth. The visionary group met to continue development of a unique flight center network model that is transforming the way people access modern aviation,…

What’s in a name? We believe a lot. We feel a name is important and can set the tone for many potentials. We are pleased to announce our new company name and brand as LifeStyle Aviation. Our previous name, Dominion Aircraft Sales has served us well. The Dominion name has its roots in our…

Manassas, VA (March 4th, 2014) – An exclusive group of flight training school owners from multiple states along the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic region met recently as Diamond Flight Center Development Council members to plan their further growth and market expansion. The group focused on their unique growth strategies, flight center best practices and utilization of…

Thank you for all of your help with buying my first airplane. You made it very easy and i enjoyed my first flight home in it which totaled 13.9 hrs on the hobbs. When i am ready to buy my next airplane you will definitely be the guy I call again.

I can highly recommend the folks at LifeStyle Aviation to anyone looking to purchase an aircraft.

Thanks,

John

You made it easy! John in Colorado

In aviation lending we are very attentive to all the details and we look for partners that are focused on delivering on their promises to their clients and partners. We've been a part of helping LifeStyle Aviation grow and have been impressed with their focus, ability and attention to their clients. We value our partnership with LifeStyle Aviation and look forward to providing their clients innovative aviation lending solutions. Scope Finance

Aviation Lending Partner

The folks at LifeStyle helped me see it was a smart move for me to acquire my first airplane when I was still a student pilot. They helped me arrange a leaseback with the Flight Center and I've enjoyed great economics and lots of flying. I've completed my private and IFR training and already had lots of great fun and travel with my family. I'd encourage anyone interested in having a great aviation experience to acquire a modern plane from LlifeStyle Aviation and follow their dreams.

Dan in NC

When it was time to sell my aircraft I turned to John Armstrong of LifeStyle Aviation. John and the folks at LifeStyle Aviation made the process simple and painless, answered all my questions promptly, got me a great price, and closed the deal in short order. Even though my plane was on the lower end of the price spectrum, John gave me the same level of care and service that he gives to his high end clients. If you are thinking of selling, give John a call - you will be pleased with the result! Happy Brokerage Customer - Rick in Florida

When its time to sell… A Happy Brokerage Customer

We are please to partner with LifeStyle Aviation as an extension of our company in the US to acquire and ship us aircraft. They handle our business from location, acquisition negotiation, logistics, export prep and packaging, de-registration and shipping. Its a turn-key solution for us and as a team we are able to offer quality aircraft to our clients here (New Zealand).

Larry in New Zealand

I am on my 5th aircraft purchased from John and the folks at LIfeStyle Aviation for our flight school operations. We've enjoyed having a "friend in the business" and appreciate they are looking out for our interests. We've thoroughly enjoyed our Diamond Aircraft.

Danny in VA

I have been using and enjoying my DA 42 a lot. Great trips to Florida and North Carolina along with local flying to fun places. My DA 42 is the nicest airplane I have ever owned. Thanks to the LifeStyle Aviation Team for making this a great experience! David in PA

A Happy DA42 Flyer

When the folks at LIfeStyle Aviation asked me to be an Ambassador for aviation I was delighted to say Yes! Flying has been such a blessing and passion I'm happy to share with those considering getting involved. As I understand our role as Ambassadors its to be an experienced resource to folks that are considering getting involved in flying. I know I sure did appreciate talking with experienced folks when I got started so I think this is a great idea. Over the years I've own many aircraft and flown many places and I can't imagine what my life would have been like if I had not enjoyed those experiences or had the advantage of moving around the world in that way. I got the opportunity to fly gliders early in my flying career and for me I thought that was a lot of fun and certainly was a great training ground for basic pilot skills. It might explain why I've liked the Diamond line so much over the years too since they have long wings and really good glide characteristics for powered aircraft. I've lived in mid-west and currently live north of Denver. I've owned several DA40's and a DA42 so I can certainly provide experience on those aircraft among some others. I'll be happy to share my experience, answer questions about learning to fly and being involved in using aircraft as a lifestyle, hobby or business tool. See this recent related post about Rod Lusk flying from North Carolina to Denver.

Rod Lusk – LifeStyle Aviation Ambassador

I wanted to thank you for what has been thus far a tremendous experience. To this day, I am not sure exactly what drove me to pick up flying. I don’t have any relatives that fly; a few workmates had taken it up a long time ago but, at that time, it seemed like too much of a time commitment and a bit expensive. Whatever the catalyst, one day I woke up and I decided I wanted to try it out. Gateway Aviation, a flight school and LifeStyle Aviation Network Partner out of Queen City (KXLL), was one of the schools I called; their website wasn’t anything special, but I gave a call and they just sounded like a fit. I went up there with my son and my stepdaughter and with some time in a short ground school, I found myself in the pilot seat of a Cessna 172. I was a bit surprised and a bit stressed when, all of a sudden, Andy (Andrew Wells) told me to push the throttle and take off. Andy gave me some short instruction on how to turn and then gave us a little zero gravity experience. Then it was time to land; I wouldn’t say I nailed it and I have no idea how much Andy helped, but I was safely on the ground and ready to do this flying thing a lot. (more…)

Seth in PA

I was driving 10's of thousands of miles a year for my work. I had always wanted to learn to fly so I finally decided to check it out and learn what it would take. The folks at my flight center worked hand in hand with my LIfeStyle Aircraft rep to show me the advantages the Diamond DA40 offered for someone like me just getting started. I purchased a new DA40 XLS and have loved every moment with the plane. Its been a fantastic experience and a total life and lifestyle changer!